FAQ
FAQ for Investors
Company & Financial Key Figures
How much revenue and profit does GEA generate?
In 2025, GEA generated revenue of approximately 5.5 billion EUR and net profit of 414 million EUR.
How does GEA generate revenue?
GEA generates revenue through the sale of new equipment and services. Approximately 60% of total revenue comes from new equipment and 40% from services.
In which industries does GEA operate?
GEA is primarily active in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. These markets benefit from long-term trends such as the growing global population, rising demand for processed foods, and increasing needs for pharmaceutical production. Other industries in which GEA operates include the chemical and marine sectors, among others.
How is the Group’s financial management conducted?
GEA’s primary goal is to continuously increase shareholder value. The performance of key value drivers is a decisive factor in the company’s long-term success. The Group’s financial management is primarily guided by the following key performance indicators:
• Revenue (organic revenue growth)
• EBITDA margin before restructuring expenses
• Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
What are the expectations for the current year?
GEA expects further profitable growth in 2026. This is accompanied by organic revenue growth of +5.0 to +7.0 percent and an EBITDA margin before restructuring expenses of 16.6 to 17.2 percent. GEA anticipates a return on capital employed (ROCE) of between 34.0 and 38.0 percent.
Dividends & Distributions
What is the GEA Group’s dividend policy?
GEA aims to regularly distribute approximately 50 percent of net profit as dividends.
When is the dividend paid out?
Pursuant to Section 58(4), Sentence 2 of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG), the right to receive the dividend becomes effective on the third banking day following the Annual General Meeting.
Is the dividend distribution tax-free?
No, capital gains tax is levied on dividends in Germany. The paying bank withholds at least 26.375% in tax from the gross dividend paid by GEA Group AG (= 25% tax + 5.5% solidarity surcharge on the 25% tax, plus church tax if applicable). If you submit an exemption order or a non-assessment certificate, the payment will be made without any deductions. For specific tax questions, please contact your custodian bank or a tax advisor.
When does the stock trade ex-dividend?
The stock trades ex-dividend on the first business day following the annual shareholders’ meeting.
By when must I have purchased the shares to be eligible for the dividend?
You must hold the shares in your securities account no later than the day of the Annual General Meeting to receive the dividend after the meeting.
There is no minimum holding period before or after the Annual General Meeting. Deviations may occur in the case of an over-the-counter purchase. Only the seller of the shares can provide you with information on this.
Share & Shareholder Structure
Where can I buy GEA Group shares?
The bearer share is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and other domestic and foreign trading venues and can be purchased through banks or online brokers. There are no other types of shares.
What is the free float?
The free float amounts to 89.5% of all shares, while 10.5% are held by the Kuwait Investment Authority. The high free float supports the stock’s liquidity.
What is the percentage of retail shareholders?
The survey conducted as of the end of December 2025 identified 97.2 percent of the total shareholding. According to the survey, retail investors held 9.4 percent of all shares.
How many shares are there?
As of December 31, 2025, the number of voting shares of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft stood at 162,801,664. There is only one class of stock, so each share carries one vote at the Annual General Meeting.
Is the stock traded in the U.S., or is there an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program?
No, there is currently no ADR program.
